With the ever-increasing price of groceries and the growing concern about the state of the environment, there are more reasons than ever to consider cutting down on the amount of meat in your diet. Eating more vegetarian can do wonders for your health as well. A plant-based diet is shown to lower dietary cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes. Vegetarians on average also have lower overall risk of chronic disease and rates of obesity. All of this doesn’t mean that you have to swear off meat entirely. Read on for some tips on easy ways…
Kitchen Cooking Hacks Get clued up on the top tips and tricks from the Food&Home team Words by Kirsty Buchanan Going nuts! What is granola without almonds, carrot…
Whole baked cauliflower A delicious cauliflower recipe! This tasty take on cauliflower is mouth watering and can be a main or side dish. PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOK TIME 35 minutes | SERVES 4-6 Gluten free, Healthy, Low Carb, Low Sugar, Vegetarian INGREDIENTS 1.3kg whole cauliflower 1 cup vegetable stock 60g butter, melted 1 tsp paprika 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup finely grated parmesan-style cheese 2 tbsp chopped parsley METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200°C. CUT a cross into the base of the cauliflower with a sharp knife. Place in a large, heavy-based casserole dish…
Now that spring has well and truly sprung, let’s talk about some of the best seasonal produce to enjoy before we head into summer. Seasonal produce is tastier,…
Green barely salad Barley is an incredibly versatile ingredient to have in your pantry. It has a nutty flavour, chewy texture and is packed full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The two main types of barley you’ll find in stores differ by the way they are processed. Pearl barley is the kind you’ll probably see most often. It is processed, or ‘polished’, to remove the outer bran layer and husk; as a result, it is light in colour with a matte finish. Hulled barley, on the other hand, is minimally processed; only the inedible outer shell is removed. Because of…
Salsify at the Roundhouse reimagined The historic Roundhouse property in Camps Bay and award-winning restaurant, Salsify, enters the next chapter of its long and fabled story. It’s recently…
Sweet potato tarte tatin Get more creative with your veggies and make them the star of the show at your next dinner. Try our Sweet potato tarte tatin. PREP TIME 25 min, plus cooling |COOK TIME 1 hr 15 min |SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS CARAMELISED ONIONS 20g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 4 onions, thinly sliced ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp Dijon mustard TARTE TATIN 20g butter 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp honey 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced thinly 1 tbsp thyme leaves, plus extra to serve 350g orange sweet potato, cut into 1cm slices 1 cup…
Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice soup One of our favourites ,a hearty and delicious soup, busting any cold winter woes . Try our Spanish chicken, chorizo and rice…
Strawberry and rosé cocktail ITS FRI_YAY! This strawberry and rosé cocktail is pretty, pink and perfect for a festive occasion. Everyone loves bubbles for a celebration, so why not add in some beautiful colours and sweet flavours as well? TOTAL TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS Fresh lemon wedge + sliced lemon, Crushed ice 100ml Rosé 2013 75ml fresh strawberry juice 5ml Passion Fruit Cordial 75ml Fitch & Leeds Lemonade. or any lemonade of choice Strawberries, to garnish METHOD PLACE the lemon wedge at the bottom of the glass. Add the crushed ice. TOP the drink off with the…
Easy fish curry Using store-bought cook-in sauce allows you to flavour your fish curry in any way you please using Durban, Cape Malay or Thai influences. HANDS-ON TIME…